Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 23, 1963
Middle and higher-income families are both consumers and investors--and the present rates ranging up to 91% not only check consumption but discourage investment, and encourage the diversion of funds and effort into activities aimed more at the avoidance of taxes than the efficient production of goods.
Said by
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Special Message to the Congress on Tax Reduction and Reform.

Share

More from John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Nov 13, 1963

And third, it symbolizes the effort which we are giving and must be giving to organizing an effective communication system here in the United States of America.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 13, 1963

I can't imagine anything more dangerous than to end this program.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 13, 1963

Our goal is the development of the most efficient, economic, and the safest transportation system for all of our people.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 13, 1963

Well, I don't think it is probably useful to discuss it in detail here.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation